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Making your money work harder
Bank and asset allocation companies have undergone sweeping changes in the way they work, reponding in a tailored and sophisticated manner to client demands. Elisa Trovato reports
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A market that continues to grow and innovate
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— John Curry, Barclays Global Investors
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More and varied enhanced cash funds have come to the marketplace in recent years, aiming to offer clients with more stable cash balances the opportunity to increase returns. Investors must consider the risks being taken to achieve higher returns and the current issues when comparing available products
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Still a major player, despite some investors’ suspicions
Alternative investments, for all their growth and increased acceptance into the mainstream, still have their doubters. Worries about transparency and the conservative attitude of more traditional investors and managers have, however, helped these asset types to evolve into more sophisticated instruments
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Access to secured debt at floating interest rates
A low volatility profile combined with positive returns during turbulent stockmarket periods have led to senior bank loans being given allocations ahead of high-yield securities in investors’ portfolios. But what are the characteristics of this asset class, and what are the available investment opportunities?
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